LIVE MUSIC & DELTA EVENTS

Upcoming blues-related events in Clarksdale and the greater Mississippi Delta.
Book your room now for blues festivals and special events in the coming months as they do fill up quickly. Also, take the time to do a little research up front and make the most of your trip. (We sell Steve Cheseborough's excellent "Blues Traveling" travel guide book to Delta blues sites for $20 plus s/h; it is essential if you want to find all of the blues graves, historic markers, clubs and museums on your Mississippi itinerary.)

2008 CLARKSDALE-AREA BLUES/MUSIC FESTIVALS:
• Juke Joint Festival & Related Events - 4/18-4/20, 2008.
• Cat Head Mini Blues Fest I - 4/20, 2008.
• Clarksdale Caravan Music Fest - 5/10, 2008.
• Mother's Best Music Fest (nearby Helena, AR) - 6/7, 2008.
• Sunflower River Blues Festival - 8/8-8/10, 2008.
• Cat Head Mini Blues Fest II - 8/10, 2008.
• Arkansas Blues & Heritage Festival (nearby Helena, AR) - 10/9-11, 2008.
• Cat Head Mini Blues Fest III - 10/12, 2008.
• Pinetop Perkins Homecoming - 10/12, 2008.
• Hambone Festival - 11/1, 2008 (note: date change)

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MORE DELTA MUSIC INFO ON THE RADIO:
• "Cat Head Delta Blues Show" on WROX 1450AM/92.1FM - Saturdays 6pm-8pm; also on-line (click link).
• "Bluesville" radio call-in... Cat Head talks Delta news w/Bill Wax on XM Satellite Radio -"Live" call-in at 4pm CST most Thursdays on channel 74.

"BIG GEORGE BROCK" TOUR SCHEDULE:
• CLICK HERE for complete tour schedule. (CLICK HERE to hear his latest CD.)

NOTE: This is the Delta, so everything is subject to change! Call the venue or us at (662)624-5992 or email with questions. (Also email us to be added to our regular Cat Head Update e-list.)

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2007-8 FESTIVAL INFORMATION:
- Mississippi blues info, www.msbluestrail.org
- Mississippi blues fests, www.blueshighway.org
- Blues fests nationwide, www.bluesfestivalguide.com
- More blues fest info, www.bluesfestivals.com
- General fest info, www.festivalfinder.com

OTHER AREA MUSIC INFORMATION:
• Big George Brock, legendary bluesman - web page - tour info - preview newest CD.
• Ground Zero Blues Club, Clarksdale, MS - www.groundzerobluesclub.com
• WROX Radio (blues/soul/oldies), Clarksdale, MS - 1450 AM WROX (streaming on-line).
• "Cat Head Delta Blues Hour" on WROX every Saturday 6pm-7pm CST... listen on line!
• Mississippi Blues Trail Marker info at www.msbluestrail.org.

ALSO... Email us to join free CAT HEAD UPDATE email list to keep totally informed of Delta and blues happenings; type "add me to the list" in subject line. (We send out about every three weeks...)

MISSISSIPPI DELTA AREA MUSEUMS:
 - Delta Blues Museum, Clarksdale, MS (www.deltabluesmuseum.org -- sign up for newsletter): Muddy Water's cabin, traveling photo exhibits, gift shop and more; a must-visit destination! Open Mon.-Sat.
- WROX Museum, Clarksdale, MS (257 Delta Ave., 662-645-8874): Clarksdale history and cultural museum housed in the historic studios of the old WROX blues/gospel station where Ike Turner, Robert Nighthawk and Early Wright were on the air. Open by appointment and during festival weekends. Call 662-645-8874.
- Rock 'N Roll and Blues Heritage Museum, Clarksdale, MS (www.rockmuseum.biz): Excellent collection of rare rock and blues memorabilia. Wonderful host (Theo). Open most Thurs-Sat. plus around festivals.
- Delta Cultural Center, Helena, AR (www.deltaculturalcenter.org): Helena, Arkansas: Main Street of the Blues exhibit and more; also visit Sunshine Sonny Payne at KFFA's daily King Biscuit Time radio show at 12:15pm Tues.-Fri. ... and nearby "Blues Corner" store.
- Other Mississippi museums... Hwy. 61 Blues Museum in Leland AND the new Howlin' Wolf Museum in West Point.
Also, in Tunica... the Tunica Museum has a "blues corner" and the Tunica River Park Museum.
- Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis, TN (www.soulsvilleusa.com)... plus other museums in Memphis. ALSO recommended: National Civil Rights Museum (www.civilrightsmuseum.org).

UPCOMING BLUES TRAIL MARKER UNVEILINGS

Upcoming Mississippi State Blues Trail marker unveilings with live blues (www.msbluestrail.org):
• RED TOPS (Vicksburg, MS) March 28, 2008 (10:00 a.m.); 721 Clay Street.
• ELKS LODGE (Greenwood, MS) March 28, 2008 (3:00 p.m.); 106 East Scott Street.
• MALACO RECORDS (Jackson, MS) April 8, 2008 (3 p.m.).
• RHYTHM CLUB (Natchez, MS) April 18, 2008. (5:30 p.m.).
• DOCKERY PLANTATION (Dockery, MS) April 19, 2008 (Noon).

WEEKLY GIGS & REGULAR EVENTS

Weekly "Blues Jams"
in Mississippi
• Mondays - Shuckers (Ridgeland)
• Tuesdays - 930 Blues Cafe (Jackson)
• Tuesdays - Alumni House Sports Grill (Ridgeland) - Chris Derrick and the Electric Co. host.
• 2nd Tues. ea. month - L.D.'s Kitchen (Vicksburg) - Central MS Blues Society hosts. Free food.
• Thursdays - Ground Zero Blues Club (Clarksdale)
• Thursdays - Sportsman Lodge in Maywood Mart (Jackson) - Big Juv.
• Sundays - Club 2000 (Clarksdale) - Mr. Tater, The Music Maker, 6pm.

Weekly blues-related gigs
in Mississippi
• Mondays - Hal and Mals Red Room, Central Mississippi Blues Society "Blue Monday" (Jackson), 7pm-11pm.
Mon.-Sat. - 930 Blues Cafe (Jackson)
• Wed.-Sat. - Ground Zero Blues Club (Clarksdale)
• Many Thursdays, 8pm - Sarah's Kitchen (Clarksdale)
• Thursdays (in season) - Thacker Mountain Radio (Off Square Books, Oxford)
• Thurs.-Sat. 7pm - Blue Parrot Cafe (Greenwood)
• Thurs.-Sat., 9pm - Walnut Street Blues Bar (Greenville)
• Thursdays - Schimmels (Jackson, MS) - Ben Payton in the bar.
• Every other Fri. & Sat. - Monte's Steak/Seafood (Jackson, MS) - Louis "Gearshifter" Youngblood.
• Fri.-Sat. - 308 Blues Club & Cafe (Indianola)
• Most weekends - Red's Lounge (Clarksdale, MS)
• Some weekends- Monte's Steak/Seafood (Jackson, MS) - Gearshifter.
• Saturdays, 10:30pm - Schimmels (Jackson, MS) - Ex-Subway Lounge band The Houserockers w/guests Gearshifter and Tina Diamond.
• Some Saturdays, 10pm - The Pickled Okra (Cleveland)
• Sundays, 7pm - Club Ebony (Indianola) - directions
• Sundays, 7:30pm - Alvees (Hwy 4 and 309 at Jamison Rd) - Cedric Burnside and Lightnin Malcolm
• Some Sunday evenings - Marshall Disco (Holly Springs) directions

Bach To Blues music series
Trinity Luthern Church, Jackson, MS
www.bachtoblues.org
Every third Sunday at 6pm.

UPCOMING BLUES EVENTS

MARCH 2008

Miss. State Blues Trail Marker Dedications
Vicksburg/Greenwood, MS
www.msbluestrail.org
Friday, 3/28:
• RED TOPS (Vicksburg, MS) March 28, 2008 (10:00 a.m.); 721 Clay Street.
• ELKS LODGE (Greenwood, MS) March 28, 2008 (3:00 p.m.); 106 East Scott Street.

Ground Zero Blues Club
Clarksdale, MS
www.groundzerobluesclub.com
Weekday music 8pm will. Weekend music 9pm-1am unless noted.
Thursday night Blues Jam; music Wed.-Sat. weekly
3/1 - CLOSED for private party
3/5 - Daddy Rich blues band
3/6 - BLUES JAM w/Stan Street
3/7 - Wesley "Junebug" Jefferson
3/8 - Big T & the Family
3/12 - Bill "Howl-N-Madd" Perry
3/13 - BLUES JAM w/Big T
3/14 - Josh "Razorblade" Stewart
3/15 - REBA RUSSELL Blues Band
3/19 - Mark Massey Blues Band
3/20 - BLUES JAM w/Daddy Rich
3/21 - JIMBO MATHUS Knockdown South!
3/22 - Bill "Howl-N-Madd" Perry
3/26 - Bill "Howl-N-Madd" Perry
3/27 - BLUES JAM w/Razorblade
3/28 - Lil Dave Thompson and Big Love
3/29 - Terry "Harmonica" Bean Blues Band

Reds Lounge Line-up
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(Sunflower Ave. & MLK Dr.)
Blues most weekends
3/1 - Robert "WOLFMAN" Belfour
3/3 (Mon.) - BIG JACK Johnson (spec. show)
3/8 - Sean "Dog Boy" Apple
3/9 - Terry "Harmonica" Bean One-Man Band
3/14 - Robert "WOLFMAN" Belfour
3/15 - James "T-MODEL" Ford
3/17 (Mon.) - Lightnin' Malcolm and Cedric Burnside
3/21 - TBA
3/22 - Terry "Harmonica" Bean One-Man Band
3/23 - EASTER Blues Bash w/Wesley Jefferson Blues Band

Hopson Commissary
Hopson Plantation, Clarksdale, MS
www.hopsonplantation.com
3/19-22 - "Harmonica Jam Camp Central" w/Jon Gindick.
3/22 - Hamilton Loomis band and jam, 8pm (pre-sale tix at Cat Head).

Sarah's Kitchen Line-up
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(278 Sunflower Ave.)
Lunch Thurs/Fri/Sat (11-2).
Most Thursdays, 8pm - Wesley Jefferson Blues Revue (food avail.)

Depot Blues Club
Clarksdale, MS
www.depotbluesclub.com
Wednesdays - Pizza night w/entertainment
Every FRIDAY - Marshall Drew (and usually a special guest)
3/1 - Ponderosa Allstars Blues Band
3/9 - Ponderosa Allstars Blues Band w/Mark Peeples
3/15 - Ponderosa Allstars Blues Band
3/22 - Ponderosa Allstars Blues Band

Super Chikan's Place at the Bluesberry Cafe
Clarksdale, MS
(662-627-7008)
3/1 - The Blind Ducks w/guest Super Chikan, 6:30pm.
3/9 - Razorblade Blues Band
3/22 - Jeff Lewis
3/28 - Art's Birthday Party w/music by La La (no cover), 6:30pm.
3/29 - The Blind Ducks

930 Blues Cafe Line-up
downtown Jackson, MS
www.jesdablues.com
Happy hour 5:30-8pm; music 9:30pm; Thursday Blues Jam (8pm).
3/1 - Henry Rhodes
3/7-8 - Dr. D
3/14 - Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues
3/15 - King Edward
3/21-22 - Stevie J.
3/28-29 - Bill Perry

Queen of Hearts
Jackson, MS
601-898-2225
Juke joint with "live" blues Sat/Sun nights.

Bottleneck Blues Bar Line-up
Ameristar Casino, Vicksburg, MS
www.ameristarcasinos.com
Bottleneck Blues Bar Line-up (May)
Ameristar Casino, Vicksburg, MS
www.ameristarcasinos.com
(2/27)-3/2 - Eddie Cotton
(2/29)-3/1 - Ruby Wilson

Blue Parrot BLUES Line-up
Greenwood, MS
662-451-9430
Music Fri.-Sat. (some blues).
3/21 - Jerry Fair & Galean Jones

Two Stick Sushi Bar BLUES Line-up
Oxford, MS
myspace page
3/29 - Cedric Burnside and Lightnin Malcolm (spec. guest RL Boyce)

Carroll County Market
On The Square in Carrollton, MS
www.carrollcountymarket.com
Fridays - 5pm Blues Jam
3/15 - Jimbo Mathus & Knockdown South (SOLD OUT)
3/21 - Wayne "The Train" Hancock
3/22 - Big T & the Family
3/29 - James "Super Chikan" Johnson

Just 1 More Blues Bar Line-up
Hattiesburg, MS
www.myspace.com/just1morebluesbar
TBA

3/1 - Wesley Jefferson Blues Revue
Do Drop Inn, Shelby, MS
Info 662-624-5992
Wesley Jefferson returns to the juke joint where he recorded his 1996 live album. Pre-sale tix at Cat Head or pay at door.

3/1 - T-Bone Pruitt Blues Band
Walnut Circle Grill, Hattiesburg, MS
www.walnutcirclegrill.com
Blues performance.

3/1 - T-Bone Pruitt Blues Band
Walnut Circle Grill, Hattiesburg, MS
www.walnutcirclegrill.com
Blues performance.

3/7 - Mr. Tater (aka "The Music Maker")
Club 2000, Clarksdale, MS
on Issaquena, downtown
Blues performance.

3/7 - 6th Annual Hwy 61 Blues Museum Benefit
Walnut St. Blues Bar, Greenville, MS
662-347-4223 or 662-378-2254
"Due to the inclement weather that is imminent for this evening, the Benefit for the Highway 61 Blues Museum has been POSTPONED until Friday, March 14 at 7:00 PM. Sorry for the late notice, but the weather forecast has changed considerably since yesterday. A number of the musicians that were scheduled to perform called to say that they would not be able to appear due to the weather. Safety concerns for all of you were also a reason why the event has been postponed." -- The Leland Blues Project

3/14 (RESCHEDULED from 3/7) - 6th Annual Hwy 61 Blues Museum Benefit
Walnut St. Blues Bar, Greenville, MS
662-347-4223 or 662-378-2254
7pm. Event serves as a kick-off for “The Friends of the Museum” membership drive, a fundraising effort to assist the Leland Blues Project’s mission to honor the Mid-Mississippi Delta Blues Artists. Memberships start at $25 and you may join online at www.highway61blues.com . Scheduled to perform are Pat Thomas, Eddie Cusic, T-Model Ford, Bill Abel, Cadillac John Nolden, Monroe Jones, The Port City Jazz and Blues Band, Mickey Rogers and the Soul Master Band, Ben Johnson and Jamison Hollister, and the Walnut Street Allstars. $5 donation.

3/15 - Homemade Jamz Blues Band
Club Ebony, Indianola, MS
www.clubebony.biz
Homemade Jamz w/opener Mickey Rodgers and Band. (Presale tix: The Crown, Abraham's, Chamber, Club Ebony).

3/22 - LC Ulmer
Crawdad Hole, Jackson, MS
www.myspace.com/lculmer
Blues performance.

APRIL 2008

Miss. State Blues Trail Marker Dedications
TBA, MS
www.msbluestrail.org
• MALACO RECORDS (Jackson, MS) April 8, 2008 (3 p.m.).
• RHYTHM CLUB (Natchez, MS) April 18, 2008. (5:30 p.m.).
• DOCKERY PLANTATION (Dockery, MS) April 19, 2008 (Noon).

Ground Zero Blues Club Line-up
Clarksdale, MS
www.groundzerobluesclub.com
Weekday music 8pm will. Weekend music 9pm-1am unless noted.
Thursday night Blues Jam; music Wed.-Sat. weekly.
4/2 - Guitar Mikey
4/3 - BLUES JAM w/Razorblade
4/4 - Stan Street & Hambone Band
4/9 - Daddy Rich blues band
4/10 - BLUES JAM w/Stan Street
4/11 - Kenny Brown Blues Band
4/12 - Razorblade Blues Band (Josh Stewart)
4/16 - Bill "Howl-N-Madd" Perry
4/17 - BLUES JAM w/Guitar Mikey
4/18 - Watermelon Slim & the Workers kick off JJF weekend
4/19 - SUPER CHIKAN plays Juke Joint Festival at GZBC
4/20 - "JJF Blues Brunch" (11-2) w/free live blues at noon
4/24 - BLUES JAM w/Daddy Rich
4/15 - Kent Burnside Blues Band
4/26 - Terry "Harmonica" Bean Blues Band

Reds Lounge Line-up
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(Sunflower Ave. & MLK Dr.)
Blues most weekends
4/4 - Robert "WOLFMAN" Belfour
4/5 - Arthur Combs & Steve Kolbus Duo
4/18-20 - Live blues for Juke Fest Weekend
4/19 - Juke Joint Festival venue ("Big Jack" Johnson)

Sarah's Kitchen
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(278 Sunflower Ave.)
4/3 (Thurs) - Robert "Bilbo" Walker
4/18 - CD Release Party with T-MODEL FORD blues trio w/ Terry "Harmonica" Bean and Lee Williams for "jack daniel time" album on Mudpuppy Recordings. 7pm. (Food avail.)
4/19 - Juke Joint Festival venue (Robert "Bilbo" Walker)

Depot Blues Club
Clarksdale, MS
www.depotbluesclub.com
Thursdays - Mr. Tater's blues jam
Music most weekends TBA.

Bluesberry Bakery and Cafe
Clarksdale, MS
(662-627-7008)
TBA

930 Blues Cafe Line-up
downtown Jackson, MS
www.jesdablues.com
TBA

Queen of Hearts
Jackson, MS
601-898-2225
Juke joint with "live" blues Sat/Sun nights.

Bottleneck Blues Bar Line-up (May)
Ameristar Casino, Vicksburg, MS
www.ameristarcasinos.com
TBA

Blue Parrot BLUES Line-up
Greenwood, MS
662-451-9430
Music Fri.-Sat. (some blues).
4/12 - Ben Wiley Peyton

Carroll County Market
On The Square in Carrollton, MS
www.carrollcountymarket.com
Fridays - 5pm Blues Jam
Weekends - TBA

Just 1 More Blues Bar Line-up
Hattiesburg, MS
www.myspace.com/just1morebluesbar
TBA

4/18 - Clarksdale Walk of Fame Ceremony
Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk Art, Clarksdale, MS
www.cathead.biz
Ceremony celebrating new Walk of Fame stone for blues legend Eddie "Son" House in front of Cat Head store, 252 Delta Ave. 2pm with music to follow.

4/18 - T-Model Ford CD Release Party
Sarah's Kitchen, Clarksdale, MS
(278 Sunflower Ave.)
CD Release Party with T-MODEL FORD blues trio for "jack daniel time" album on Mudpuppy Recordings. 7pm. (Food avail.)

4/18-20, 2008 - Juke Joint Festival & Related Events
Clarksdale, MS
www.jukejointfestival.com
A weekend of events culminates with Saturday's Juke Joint Festival -- it's "half blues fest, half small-town fair and all about the Delta." (Where else can you see real blues in real juke joints... AND racing pigs?!) Nighttime venues include Ground Zero Blues Club, Red's Lounge, Messengers and Hopson Commissary; acts include Jimbo Mathus, Bilbo Walker, Cedric Burnside & Lightnin Malcolm, Big T and more. Mini Film Fest to include preview of "M For Mississippi." There are related events that Friday, and the FREE Cat Head Mini Blues Festival that Sunday.

4/20 - Cat Head Mini Fest I
Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk Art, Clarksdale, MS
www.cathead.biz
Free live blues fest out front of Cat Head Store, 252 Delta Ave. 10am-5pm.

MAY 2008

Miss. State Blues Trail Marker Dedications
TBA, MS
www.msbluestrail.org
• TBA

Ground Zero Blues Club Line-up
Clarksdale, MS
www.groundzerobluesclub.com
Weekday music 8pm will. Weekend music 9pm-1am unless noted.
Thursday night Blues Jam; music Wed.-Sat. weekly
5/3 - Kenny Brown Blues Band
5/7 - Bill "Howl-N-Madd" Perry
5/8 - BLUES JAM
5/9 - Annual Delta Groove Blues Revue! (click for tickets)
5/10 - BMA-nominees Big George Brock (9pm) and Jimmy "Duck" Holmes (8pm opener) perform after Clarksdale Caravan Music Fest.
5/17 - Dave Riley Blues Band
5/30 - Butch Mudbone Blues Band

Reds Lounge Line-up
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(Sunflower Ave. & MLK Dr.)
Blues most weekends
5/9-10 - Live blues TBA

Depot Blues Club
Clarksdale, MS
www.depotbluesclub.com
Thursdays - Mr. Tater's blues jam
Music most weekends TBA.

Sarah's Kitchen Line-up
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(278 Sunflower Ave.)
Lunch Thurs/Fri/Sat (11-2).
Music TBA

Bluesberry Bakery and Cafe
Clarksdale, MS
(662-627-7008)
TBA

930 Blues Cafe Line-up
downtown Jackson, MS
www.jesdablues.com
TBA

Queen of Hearts
Jackson, MS
601-898-2225
Juke joint with "live" blues Sat/Sun nights.

Bottleneck Blues Bar Line-up (May)
Ameristar Casino, Vicksburg, MS
www.ameristarcasinos.com
TBA

Blue Parrot BLUES Line-up
Greenwood, MS
662-451-9430
Movies on Thurs.; music Fri.-Sat. (some blues).
TBA

Carroll County Market
On The Square in Carrollton, MS
www.carrollcountymarket.com
Fridays - 5pm Blues Jam
Weekends - TBA

Just 1 More Blues Bar Line-up
Hattiesburg, MS
www.myspace.com/just1morebluesbar
TBA

5/3 - Pinetop Perkins Blues Festival
Belzoni, MS
(details to come)
Bill "Howl-N-Madd" Perry and more.

5/8 - Blues Music Awards (formerly Handy Awards)
Grand Casino and Hotel, Tunica, MS
www.blues.org
29th annual BMA event honoring Blues' greatest performers. The event itself is top-notch, including a fine meal and hours of entertainment and award presentations. Organized by the Blues Foundation. Nominees to be announced on 12/13/07.

5/9 - Annual Delta Groove Blues Revue
Ground Zero Blues Club, Clarksdale, MS
CLICK HERE for pre-sale ticket information
Post-BMA event featuring bands from California's Delta Groove Productions label. Starts at 2pm!

5/9 - Blues Jam Hall of Fame Banquet
TelCom Center, Jackson, MS
www.robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.org
6pm. Honoring Honeyboy Edwards and Ike Zimmerman. $50 (incl. reception) or $35 (banquet only) per person.

5/10 - 2nd Annual Clarksdale Caravan Music Fest
downtown Clarksdale, MS
www.rockmuseum.biz
FREE live blues and more at multiple daytime locations, 10am-6pm. Plus, related (cover charge) blues at nighttime venues -- including Big George Brock at Ground Zero Blues Club (see below, 8pm).

5/10 - Blues Jam 2008
Chautauqua Park, Crystal Springs, MS
www.robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.org
11am. Featuring Honeyboy Edwards, Muddy Waters Reunion Band, TK Soul, Midnight Express, more. $12 advance; $15 at gate.

5/10 - Rosedale Blues Festival
Rosedale, MS
www.crossroadsbluessocietyrosedalems.com
Bill "Howl-N-Madd" Perry and more.

5/10 - Big George Brock 76th Birthday Concert
Ground Zero Blues Club, Clarksdale, MS
www.groundzerobluesclub.com
The 5-time Blues Music Award nominee returns to his native Clarksdale for yearly birthday show. Jimmy "Duck" Holmes opens show at 8pm. $10.

JUNE 2008

Miss. State Blues Trail Marker Dedications
TBA, MS
www.msbluestrail.org
• TBA

Ground Zero Blues Club
Clarksdale, MS
www.groundzerobluesclub.com
Weekday music 8pm will. Weekend music 9pm-1am unless noted.
Thursday night Blues Jam; music Wed.-Sat. weekly
6/4 - Rocky Lawrence, 8:30pm
6/12 - BLUES JAM w/Tas Cru
6/14 - T-Bone Pruitt Blues Band
6/20 - Stan Street Blues Band

Reds Lounge Line-up
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(Sunflower Ave. & MLK Dr.)
Blues most weekends TBA

Depot Blues Club
Clarksdale, MS
www.depotbluesclub.com
Thursdays - Mr. Tater's blues jam
Music most weekends TBA.

Sarah's Kitchen
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(278 Sunflower Ave.)
Lunch Thurs/Fri/Sat (11-2).
Music TBA

Super Chikan's Place at the Bluesberry Cafe
Clarksdale, MS
(662-627-7008)
TBA

930 Blues Cafe
downtown Jackson, MS
www.jesdablues.com
TBA

Queen of Hearts
Jackson, MS
601-898-2225
TBA

Bottleneck Blues Bar Line-up (May)
Ameristar Casino, Vicksburg, MS
www.ameristarcasinos.com
TBA

Blue Parrot BLUES Line-up
Greenwood, MS
662-451-9430
Movies on Thurs.; music Fri.-Sat. (some blues).
TBA

Carroll County Market
On The Square in Carrollton, MS
www.carrollcountymarket.com
Fridays - 5pm Blues Jam
Weekends - TBA

Just 1 More Blues Bar Line-up
Hattiesburg, MS
www.myspace.com/just1morebluesbar
TBA

6/7 - Mother's Best Music Fest
Helena, AR
www.deltaculturalcenter.org
Yearly event features several Mississippi acts.

JULY 2008

Miss. State Blues Trail Marker Dedications
TBA, MS
www.msbluestrail.org
• TBA

Ground Zero Blues Club Line-up
Clarksdale, MS
www.groundzerobluesclub.com
Weekday music 8pm will. Weekend music 9pm-1am unless noted.
Thursday night Blues Jam; music Wed.-Sat. weekly
TBA

Reds Lounge Line-up
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(Sunflower Ave. & MLK Dr.)
Blues most weekends TBA

Depot Blues Club
Clarksdale, MS
www.depotbluesclub.com
Thursdays - Mr. Tater's blues jam
Music most weekends TBA.

Sarah's Kitchen
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(278 Sunflower Ave.)
Lunch Thurs/Fri/Sat (11-2).
Music TBA

Super Chikan's Place at the Bluesberry Cafe
Clarksdale, MS
(662-627-7008)
TBA

930 Blues Cafe
downtown Jackson, MS
www.jesdablues.com
TBA

Queen of Hearts
Jackson, MS
601-898-2225
TBA

Bottleneck Blues Bar Line-up (May)
Ameristar Casino, Vicksburg, MS
www.ameristarcasinos.com
TBA

Blue Parrot BLUES Line-up
Greenwood, MS
662-451-9430
Movies on Thurs.; music Fri.-Sat. (some blues).
TBA

Carroll County Market
On The Square in Carrollton, MS
www.carrollcountymarket.com
Fridays - 5pm Blues Jam
Weekends - TBA

Just 1 More Blues Bar Line-up
Hattiesburg, MS
www.myspace.com/just1morebluesbar
TBA

AUGUST 2008

Miss. State Blues Trail Marker Dedications
TBA, MS
www.msbluestrail.org
• TBA

Ground Zero Blues Club Line-up
Clarksdale, MS
www.groundzerobluesclub.com
Weekday music 8pm will. Weekend music 9pm-1am unless noted.
Thursday night Blues Jam; music Wed.-Sat. weekly
8/6-8/10 - special blues fest week(end) acts.

Reds Lounge Line-up
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(Sunflower Ave. & MLK Dr.)
Blues most weekends TBA

Depot Blues Club
Clarksdale, MS
www.depotbluesclub.com
Thursdays - Mr. Tater's blues jam
Music most weekends TBA.

Sarah's Kitchen
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(278 Sunflower Ave.)
Lunch Thurs/Fri/Sat (11-2).
Music TBA

Super Chikan's Place at the Bluesberry Cafe
Clarksdale, MS
(662-627-7008)
TBA

930 Blues Cafe
downtown Jackson, MS
www.jesdablues.com
TBA

Queen of Hearts
Jackson, MS
601-898-2225
TBA

Bottleneck Blues Bar Line-up (May)
Ameristar Casino, Vicksburg, MS
www.ameristarcasinos.com
TBA

Blue Parrot BLUES Line-up
Greenwood, MS
662-451-9430
Movies on Thurs.; music Fri.-Sat. (some blues).
TBA

Carroll County Market
On The Square in Carrollton, MS
www.carrollcountymarket.com
Fridays - 5pm Blues Jam
Weekends - TBA

Just 1 More Blues Bar Line-up
Hattiesburg, MS
www.myspace.com/just1morebluesbar
TBA

8/8-8/10 - Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival
downtown Clarksdale, MS
www.sunflowerfest.org
Free annual blues and gospel festival. Book your rooms early!

8/10 - Cat Head Mini Fest II
Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk Art, Clarksdale, MS
www.cathead.biz
Free live blues fest out front of Cat Head Store, 252 Delta Ave. 10am-5pm.

SEPTEMBER 2008

Miss. State Blues Trail Marker Dedications
TBA, MS
www.msbluestrail.org
• Marker dedication for Forest, Mississippi's Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup and James "T-Model" Ford (TBA).

Ground Zero Blues Club Line-up
Clarksdale, MS
www.groundzerobluesclub.com
Weekday music 8pm will. Weekend music 9pm-1am unless noted.
Thursday night Blues Jam; music Wed.-Sat. weekly
TBA

Reds Lounge Line-up
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(Sunflower Ave. & MLK Dr.)
Blues most weekends TBA

Depot Blues Club
Clarksdale, MS
www.depotbluesclub.com
Thursdays - Mr. Tater's blues jam
Music most weekends TBA.

Sarah's Kitchen
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(278 Sunflower Ave.)
Lunch Thurs/Fri/Sat (11-2).
Music TBA

Super Chikan's Place at the Bluesberry Cafe
Clarksdale, MS
(662-627-7008)
TBA

930 Blues Cafe
downtown Jackson, MS
www.jesdablues.com
TBA

Queen of Hearts
Jackson, MS
601-898-2225
TBA

Bottleneck Blues Bar Line-up (May)
Ameristar Casino, Vicksburg, MS
www.ameristarcasinos.com
TBA

Blue Parrot BLUES Line-up
Greenwood, MS
662-451-9430
Movies on Thurs.; music Fri.-Sat. (some blues).
TBA

Carroll County Market
On The Square in Carrollton, MS
www.carrollcountymarket.com
Fridays - 5pm Blues Jam
Weekends - TBA

Just 1 More Blues Bar Line-up
Hattiesburg, MS
www.myspace.com/just1morebluesbar
TBA

9/13 - BB KING MUSEUM OPENING!
BB King Museum, Indianola, MS
www.bbkingmuseum.org
"Mark your calendars now for SEPTEMBER 13, 2008, and
join us for the grand opening of the B.B.King Museum
and Delta Interpretive Center." (from web site)

9/27 - Wing Dang Doodle Festival
Forest, MS
(601) 469-4332
Annual festival in Forest, MS.

OCTOBER 2008

Miss. State Blues Trail Marker Dedications
TBA, MS
www.msbluestrail.org
10/8 - Bill "Howl N Madd" Perry
10/9 - Thursday Blues Jam
10/10 - Big George Brock CD Release Party.
10/11 - "M For Mississippi" DVD/CD Release Party.
10/12 - Blues Brunch w/blues at noon.

Ground Zero Blues Club Line-up
Clarksdale, MS
www.groundzerobluesclub.com
Weekday music 8pm will. Weekend music 9pm-1am unless noted.
Thursday night Blues Jam; music Wed.-Sat. weekly
TBA

Reds Lounge Line-up
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(Sunflower Ave. & MLK Dr.)
Blues most weekends TBA

Depot Blues Club
Clarksdale, MS
www.depotbluesclub.com
Thursdays - Mr. Tater's blues jam
Music most weekends TBA.

Sarah's Kitchen
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(278 Sunflower Ave.)
Lunch Thurs/Fri/Sat (11-2).
Music TBA

Super Chikan's Place at the Bluesberry Cafe
Clarksdale, MS
(662-627-7008)
TBA

930 Blues Cafe
downtown Jackson, MS
www.jesdablues.com
TBA

Queen of Hearts
Jackson, MS
601-898-2225
TBA

Bottleneck Blues Bar Line-up (May)
Ameristar Casino, Vicksburg, MS
www.ameristarcasinos.com
TBA

Blue Parrot BLUES Line-up
Greenwood, MS
662-451-9430
Movies on Thurs.; music Fri.-Sat. (some blues).
TBA

Carroll County Market
On The Square in Carrollton, MS
www.carrollcountymarket.com
Fridays - 5pm Blues Jam
Weekends - TBA

Just 1 More Blues Bar Line-up
Hattiesburg, MS
www.myspace.com/just1morebluesbar
TBA

10/9-11 - Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival (former King Biscuit)
downtown Helena, AR (just over river from Mississippi)
www.bluesandheritage.org
Free annual blues festival -- often featuring many Mississippi acts. Book your rooms early!

10/11 - Cat Head Mini Fest II
Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk Art, Clarksdale, MS
www.cathead.biz
Free live blues fest out front of Cat Head Store, 252 Delta Ave. 10am-5pm.

10/11 - Pinetop Perkins Homecoming
Hopson Commissary, Clarksdale, MS
www.hopsonplantation.com • www.pinetopperkins.com
Annual musical festival honoring Pinetop Perkins (in afternoon/early evening).

NOVEMBER 2008

Miss. State Blues Trail Marker Dedications
TBA, MS
www.msbluestrail.org
• TBA

Ground Zero Blues Club Line-up
Clarksdale, MS
www.groundzerobluesclub.com
Weekday music 8pm will. Weekend music 9pm-1am unless noted.
Thursday night Blues Jam; music Wed.-Sat. weekly
TBA

Reds Lounge Line-up
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(Sunflower Ave. & MLK Dr.)
Blues most weekends TBA

Depot Blues Club
Clarksdale, MS
www.depotbluesclub.com
Thursdays - Mr. Tater's blues jam
Music most weekends TBA.

Sarah's Kitchen
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(278 Sunflower Ave.)
Lunch Thurs/Fri/Sat (11-2).
Music TBA

Super Chikan's Place at the Bluesberry Cafe
Clarksdale, MS
(662-627-7008)
TBA

930 Blues Cafe
downtown Jackson, MS
www.jesdablues.com
TBA

Queen of Hearts
Jackson, MS
601-898-2225
TBA

Bottleneck Blues Bar Line-up (May)
Ameristar Casino, Vicksburg, MS
www.ameristarcasinos.com
TBA

Blue Parrot BLUES Line-up
Greenwood, MS
662-451-9430
Movies on Thurs.; music Fri.-Sat. (some blues).
TBA

Carroll County Market
On The Square in Carrollton, MS
www.carrollcountymarket.com
Fridays - 5pm Blues Jam
Weekends - TBA

Just 1 More Blues Bar Line-up
Hattiesburg, MS
www.myspace.com/just1morebluesbar
TBA

11/8 - 5th Annual Mississippi Delta Regional Blues Challenge
Club Ebony, Indianola, MS
www.indianolablues.org
Solo/Duo and Band Competitions.Winners will compete in the 25th Annual International Blues Challenge – February 2009. Contact: Janet M. Webb 662-887-4913 or jmcwebb@yahoo.com.

DECEMBER 2008

Miss. State Blues Trail Marker Dedications
TBA, MS
www.msbluestrail.org
• TBA

Ground Zero Blues Club Line-up
Clarksdale, MS
www.groundzerobluesclub.com
Weekday music 8pm will. Weekend music 9pm-1am unless noted.
Thursday night Blues Jam; music Wed.-Sat. weekly
TBA

Reds Lounge Line-up
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(Sunflower Ave. & MLK Dr.)
Blues most weekends TBA

Depot Blues Club
Clarksdale, MS
www.depotbluesclub.com
Thursdays - Mr. Tater's blues jam
Music most weekends TBA.

Sarah's Kitchen
downtown Clarksdale, MS
(278 Sunflower Ave.)
Lunch Thurs/Fri/Sat (11-2).
Music TBA

Super Chikan's Place at the Bluesberry Cafe
Clarksdale, MS
(662-627-7008)
TBA

930 Blues Cafe
downtown Jackson, MS
www.jesdablues.com
TBA

Queen of Hearts
Jackson, MS
601-898-2225
TBA

Bottleneck Blues Bar Line-up (May)
Ameristar Casino, Vicksburg, MS
www.ameristarcasinos.com
TBA

Blue Parrot BLUES Line-up
Greenwood, MS
662-451-9430
Movies on Thurs.; music Fri.-Sat. (some blues).
TBA

Carroll County Market
On The Square in Carrollton, MS
www.carrollcountymarket.com
Fridays - 5pm Blues Jam
Weekends - TBA

Just 1 More Blues Bar Line-up
Hattiesburg, MS
www.myspace.com/just1morebluesbar
TBA

BLUES AND RELATED VENUES

Venues featuring all or some blues music
in Mississippi...
- CLARKSDALE: Ground Zero Blues Club, Red's Lounge, Sarah's Kitchen, Club 2000, Hopson Commissary, Delta Blues Room, Delta Amusement Cafe, Messenger's, Bluesberry Cafe, Depot Blues Club, Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art and Isle of Capri (Lula).
- CLEVELAND: Airport Grocery (662-843-4817) and Delta State University (www.blueshighway.org).
- GREENVILLE: Walnut Street Blues Bar (662-378-2254).
- GREENWOOD: Blue Parrot, Hoover's Grocery and Alluvian Hotel.
- ROSEDALE: Blue Levee Market, (662-759-6333).
- TAYLOR: Taylor Catfish (662-236-6363).
- OXFORD: Proud Larry's, Long Shot Bar, Library (662-234-1411) and Two Stick (662-236-6639).
- HOLLY SPRINGS: Marshall Disco, Alvees
- COMO: Windy City Grill (662-526-0331) and Como Steakhouse (662-526-9529).
- JACKSON: 930 Blues Cafe, Queen of Hearts (601-898-2225), Martin's, Hal & Mal's, Soulshine Pizza Factory, Schimmel's (601-981-7077), Field's Cafe and Shuckers (Ridgeland).
- LEXINGTON: Kittrell's on the Square (662-834-4194)
- OCEAN SPRINGS: The Shed.

Recommended BLUES venues to try in Memphis, TN, include:
Wed.-Sat: Ground Zero Blues Club (Memphis location opening SOON)
Thurs: The Boss juke joint (Jackson Ave.).
Fri.-Sat: Wild Bill's (1580 Vollintine; 901-726-5473), The Blues Club fomerly 'Blue Worm' (1405 Airways; 901-327-7947?)
Sunday: Executive Inn (Airways Rd.).
Other: possibly Callys (?).

JUKE JOINT AND EVENT DIRECTIONS:

- DO DROP INN, SHELBY, MS: From Clarksdale, take Hwy 61 South about 25 minutes. Take "Shelby" exit. Drive to first stop. Turn right. Cross RR tracks. Take second left, and juke joint is second building on left. Park in front.

- MARSHALL DISCO, HOLLY SPRINGS, MS: "David Kimbrough and his band have been playing outside of Holly Springs at the Marshall Disco, also known as Marshall Scruggs, I think.. on Sunday evenings. The club is located on the north side of Highway 4 about 2.2 miles west of Highway 7. Look for a gravel driveway and go up a hill." (UPDATE... lately, Burnside Exploration and/or Lightnin' Malcolm have been playing there.) -- Directions courtesy Scott Barretta

- BETTIE'S PLACE, NEAR PRAIRIE POINT, MS: Willie King plays here many Sunday nights.... "Head south on HWY 45 . Right before 45 meets with ALT. 45, turn left on Big Bee Valley and Pickensville Road. 1 mile past the town of Big Bee Valley (a wide spot in the road), take a right on Sandyland Road, just next to Tenn-Tom 1 Stop gas station. Go about 4 miles and look for an old, white church on your left. Take a left on the gravel road beside the church, called Jack Tate, and look for Bettie's Place about 50 yards down on the left." -- Direction courtesy of Justin Showah and Rich Asherson.

- PO MONKEY'S LOUNGE, NEAR MERIGOLD, MS: From Clarksdale, take Hwy 61 South 29.4 miles to Pemble Road [green street sign is missing; during daytime, you can see white "Pemble Farms" sign in field at turn-off; if you get to LEFThand "Merigold" exit, you've gone too far. In that case, turn around and take what will then be your SECOND left. Then...]. Go RIGHT on Pemble. Take immediate left fork in the road which is gravel. Approx. 1 1/4 mile down on left.

- DO DROP INN JUKE JOINT IN SHELBY, MS: From Clarksdale, take hwy 61 south 25 min or so to Shelby exit. Take exit, and drive to stoplight. Turn right and cross the tracks. Take second left and park across from club.

- OTHA TURNER MEMORIAL PICNIC, SENATOBIA, MS: Get off of I-55 on the Senatobia exit and turn away from town down Highway 4. Go approximately three Miles down that road to Gravel Springs Road (the second road to the right on 4 from Senatobia). Turn right on Gravel Springs Road. Go to the second 4-way stop and turn left (that road is OB McClinton Road) Follow that road about a half mile and the Turner's Picnic is on the right there will be lots of cars & people gathered there. Park along the side of the road. -- Directions courtesy Blues Mother Tupelo.

- FREEDOM CREEK BLUES FESTIVAL, ALICEVILLE, AL: Willie King's yearly fest... "From almost any direction, the best route is to get to Aliceville first! From Aliceville to Old Memphis (in Pickens County); take Route 17 South toward Geiger; about 9 miles out of town, turn right on County Road 32 West, toward Macon; about 1 mile further on, turn right onto County Road 1; just over 4 miles down the road you will see Cedar Grove Church on your right. Take the next turning on the right (just under 1 mile) onto Old Memphis Road, which will be signposted to the festival; the festival site is a little under 1 mile down Old Memphis Road, on the left hand side." -- Directions courtesy www.willie-king.com.
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